Meet our Te Awamutu team
Get to know the expert team at Vigour Physiotherapy in Te Awamutu, NZ. We combine evidence-based care with core values to enhance your health and well-being.
GEMMA GUILDFORD
TOPSEY MASON
I became determined to enter the Physiotherapy profession many years ago after being lucky enough to work alongside a fantastic Physiotherapist and acupuncturist during my career as a professional equestrian event rider – with all the injuries that entailed!!
Fast forward 30 years and I am privileged to bring a wealth of experience and skills to the clinic - combining extensive knowledge in Physiotherapy and Acupuncture with up to date clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
I qualified in 1996 from Kings College London with a BSc Hons Physiotherapy and have completed courses in acupuncture, dry needling, clinical pilates and a further Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy at Auckland University of Technology in 2015, followed by a Post Grad Cert in Health Science Acupuncture in 2020.
I have worked in a wide range of Sporting, Clinical and Health Education settings including Bournemouth Football Club UK, London Irish Rugby, Bath Marathon Club, New Zealand Lacrosse, Occupational health and Hospital healthcare delivery.
I love the variety of our local community – from the elite athlete, retired farmer, young mum, college student to the keen walker or gardener - and enjoy getting people back on track, maximising their potential and achieving their individual goals.
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e: topsey@vigourphysio.co.nz
LYNDA RANGITAAWA
I was born and raised in Te Awamutu and love living in this awesome town. I have gone through all my schooling locally before then moving to Auckland to study physio at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). I graduated in December 2017 with my Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and moved back home to work at SOAR Physio in January of 2018. I have been working in this clinic ever since and now as it has transitioned to Vigour Physio, Te Awamutu, I am proud to continue being part of this clinic.
I have worked as a physiotherapist for both Pirongia Rugby and Te Awamutu Sports Rugby in 2018. In 2018 and 2019 I was also the physiotherapist for the Te Awamutu College clinic. I have worked alongside the Te Awamutu College Premier netball team at their UNISS tournament in 2023. Currently I am working to complete my Postgraduate Diploma in MSK Physiotherapy at AUT.
What I love about this job is the variety of conditions and injuries that come through - it never gets boring! However I do particularly like working with sports injuries and helping to rehabilitate someone to return back to their sport, whatever that may be!
In my spare time, I am involved heavily with the local netball competition - I run my netball club, coach and play. I have been playing since I was 7 years old and am very passionate about netball and providing a space for players to thrive as well as enjoy what they are doing.
MEGAN FOULKES
Born in the UK, I moved to NZ when I was 8 years old and have been in Te Awamutu since then. Schooled through a country primary school then through to Te Awamutu College, finally completing my degree in Hamilton at WINTEC, graduating with first class honours. I work part-time here as a MSK physiotherapist and part-time at the hospital in the community physiotherapy department.
I have a special interest in paediatric physiotherapy and love giving back to the community through running the Te Awamutu college clinic. I also have a passion for sports and am the lead physiotherapist for the Pirongia senior rugby teams. I also I teach reformer Pilates classes at Core Movement in Te Awamutu. In my spare time you’ll find me with my nose in a book, in the gym or traveling the world!
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Physiotherapy Te Awamutu NZ
At Vigour Te Awamutu, our Physiotherapists are highly skilled and trained to offer the following services:
✔ Patient assessment and clinical examination
✔ Manual Therapy and stretching
✔ Soft tissue Massage
✔ Trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage
✔ Spinal mobilisation and manipulation
✔ Exercise prescription
✔ Gym rehabilitation programmes
✔ Dry needling
✔ Strapping and Taping for Sport
✔ Cupping therapy
✔ Muscle balance Assessments
✔ Bracing and formthotic provision
✔ Physio lead reformer pilates
✔ Physio lead pilates group training
No referral from your doctor needed. ACC accredited.
Supporting physical strength and good health.
PRICING & TREATMENT TIMES
Your First Appointment: Comprehensive Care in 40 Minutes
Your first appointment will be 40mins. This will allow the therapist to be able to form a good diagnosis of your condition and provide some treatment. We will also provide some self-management advice for you to follow at home.
Follow Up visits will vary between 20 and 40mins dependent on the complexity of your condition.
Initial Appointment | Follow-up Appointments | |
ACC Adult Initial $35 | ACC Adult $30 | |
Are You Experiencing Any of These Conditions?
We can help
Sports injuries and recovery
Lower back and spinal pain
Sciatica and nerve pain
Shoulder and elbow injuries
Neck pain and headaches
Overuse and repetitive stress injuries
Hip, knee and ankle injuries
Arthritis
Adolescent and growing pains
Rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery including shoulder, rotator cuff, hip, knee and ankle reconstructions.
We treat many more conditions and if you are unsure physiotherapy is for you then please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are happy to discuss treatment options for you.
Where to find us
Vigour Physiotherapy Te Awamutu is a part of the Te Awamutu Medical Centre complex on Vaile St with our entrance being opposite Marshall Pharmacy on Teasdale Street. Our facility entrance is at the front of the building on Vaile Street.
Cambridge
Level 1, 48 Empire St,
Cambridge
P 07 823 1506
E admin@vigourphysio.co.nz
Te Awamutu
385 Vaile Street,
Te Awamutu 3800
P 07 871 7790
E teawamutu@vigourphysio.co.nz
South Waikato
Located within Strong By Blood Gym
81 Princes Street, Putaruru
P 07 823 1506
E southwaikato@vigourphysio.co.nz
